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On Monday there was also four assaults on a police officer, one drink driving offence, three public order offences, one theft, one robbery, one ABH, six psychoactive drugs and thirteen offences listed as “other”.

The Met Taskforce recovered a terrifying array of weapons using stop and search, as part of Section 60.

The order allows officers greater powers relating to stop and searches.

Notting Hill Carnival Gold Commander Dave Musker said: "On Sunday, my officers along with colleagues from the British Transport Police arrested 133 individuals for a range of offences and 20 weapons were seized, including knives.

A total of 133 people were arrested on Sunday and as of 4pm Monday, there have been 79 arrests (Image: PA/SWNS)

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"I am confident that the Section 60 order imposed yesterday prevented these dangerous items being brought to Carnival, and based on the intelligence at my disposal, I consider it proportionate and necessary to ensure a safe Carnival today."

Attendees are by and large peaceful but the police sent a large presence following violence in previous years.

An estimated one million people are believed to have flocked to the carnival, but the police said the rain had put some people off.

Although, revellers were still out in full coloured regalia to celebrate Caribbean culture despite the heavy Sunday downpours.

There is usually a large police presence due to trouble in previous years (Image: SWNS)

Orange-feathered dancers clad in jewels mixed with steel band drummers while dancers doused one other another with bright-hued powder as floats traversed through west London’s streets.

But there were also uniformed as well as undercover officers at the festival.

Superintendent Elisabeth Chapple, Met Police spokesperson for Carnival, said: “The sheer number of people coming to Carnival and the relatively small geographical area, means that it is a challenging environment to police.

“We are working closely with the event organisers to ensure that the event is a safe environment where people can come and enjoy themselves.

“Whilst there’s no specific threat to this event, we are keeping the situation under constant review.”